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September 19, 2024 1 minute 30 seconds Read
Innovations in plant development
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A wide screed set-up allowed the Vögele paver to deliver a quality asphalt surface with a single pass and no join
August 19, 2022
Smart road surfacing in a tunnel
Smart road construction techniques have been used in the widest tunnel in Switzerland. Efficient operation and logistics were required for paving a…
Andrea Carlessi of CONTROLS spoke with Kristina Smith for World Highways
August 17, 2022
Next-generation materials testing with new technology
The US’s Balanced Mix Design sets the stage for next-generation performance testing, according to CONTROLS’ Andrea Carlessi
IRF Washington
August 15, 2022
IRF & XenomatiX present course on next generation road scanning systems
On May 20, the International Road Federation concluded a one-week global benchmarking course on preventive management of road assets with a field…
Atlas Copco is offering a new energy
August 10, 2022
New generator power systems
New power generation systems are now coming to market that offer lower emissions and cleaner options for customers. Engine technology has improved…
The Swistbach Bridge in Heimerzheim, Germany, was destroyed by floods in July 2021 (image courtesy Heitkamp BauHolding)
August 8, 2022
The environmental case for geosynthetics
Huesker, a global manufacturer of geosynthetics and technical textiles, explains how incorporating geosynthetic material can boost a project’s…
Caterpillar’s CB10 compactor is offered with oscillation on the rear drum
August 5, 2022
Compaction machine innovations available
Major manufacturers are offering a range of new compaction machines and technology to the market
IRF Geneva
August 3, 2022
IRF 2022 Annual Conference to be hosted in Marrakech
Sustainable transport is key in providing equal access to social and economic activities for all, promoting equity and sustainable economic growth.…
Cummins is developing a portfolio of solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including engines that are ‘fuel-agnostic’
July 25, 2022
Fuel alternatives for the future
Engine firms are working to ensure engines can run on alternative fuel types
The exact location under the Fraser River is pending an environmental assessment (image courtesy of the government of British Columbia, Canada)
July 22, 2022
Cowi wins Massey Tunnel design
Cowi has won a contract as owner's engineer for an eight-lane replacement immersed tunnel under the Fraser River near the Pacific coast city of…
The colour-coded display on Trimble’s asphalt compactor package allows operators to view temperature gradient and work carried out
July 21, 2022
Accurate asphalt compaction
The latest compaction package from Trimble helps to deliver a quality surface more quickly and efficiently. According to the firm, the system allows…
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